2nd Annual Kohl 5K Run/Fun Walk

The chilly Saturday morning temperatures didn’t stop a host of runners from turning out to put in the miles for a new gym floor at Kohl Elementary School. Of the 359 participants registered for the 5K run, 300 finished. Among those who braved the less-than-spring-like morning for the school, were several students — 61 ran in the 5K and more than 80 ran in the half-mile fun run that followed the longer trot.
The 5K featured a talented pool of runners who competed for cash awards and age group prizes; nine runners finished in under 18 minutes. Adam Rich won the men's division with a time of 15:56. Lori Walker defended her title in the women’s division, finishing in 18:35.
After expenses, organizers estimate the run raised $3,500 to replace the carpeted gym floor at Kohl. Leftover T-shirts from the run also will be sold, in hopes of raising more money for the floor replacement that will take place this summer. To buy a shirt or donate to the floor replacement effort, call 720-561-8600 or visit bvsd.org/schools/kohl/.

Scott Sutton prepares to lead the runners through the course on his bicycle during the Kohl Elementary School 5k fun run fundraiser for the school on Saturday.
April 30, 2011
staff photo/David R. Jennings